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    Posted: September 17 2008 at 23:35
This should really be added. Their second album Moyshee McStiff and the Tartan Lancers of the Sacred Heart is a masterpiece of the genre. Clive formed this band with two other members after he left the Incredible String Band. they released two albums, "spirit of love" in 1971 and the aforementioned album in 1972.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 19 2008 at 17:05
Anyone heard this band?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 21 2008 at 15:05

Yes, I've heard 'Moyshee McStiff'.  I didn't realize they had another album.  

This band has been on the 'Pending Investigation' list of the Prog Folk team for quite some time.  I think there is a bit of disagreement on whether the band qualifies as a progressive folk band (some would say the Incredible String Band is borderline as well but I added them anyway).

I'll pass this thread in front of the team and see if we can at least make a decision (one way or another).

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 22 2008 at 06:52
Personally I find COB a bit too straight folk for inclusion, but last time I heard their albums was years ago and did so without the "are they prog to fit in PA" state of mind.
 
i'll rally with the majority with this one. looks like ken also appreciates it fine, so i guess it will be added.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 22 2008 at 08:57
I only know "Spirit of Love" - it's not quite "straight" folk - more like Psych folk with a subtle twist.
 
It's not Prog folk in the same way Spirogyra or Comus are Prog Folk - it's like a more mellow version of the ISB to my ears. I certainly wouldn't complain if it was added - it's nice music, and should get more exposure, IMO.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 22 2008 at 14:24
Originally posted by Certif1ed Certif1ed wrote:

I only know "Spirit of Love" - it's not quite "straight" folk - more like Psych folk with a subtle twist.
 

It's not Prog folk in the same way Spirogyra or Comus are Prog Folk - it's like a more mellow version of the ISB to my ears. I certainly wouldn't complain if it was added - it's nice music, and should get more exposure, IMO.


I haven't listened to Spirit of Love enough to say for sure but it is my impression that Moyshe is fairly more progressive. To my ears they sound like Synanthesia meets Forest meets Shirley and Dolly Collins.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 22 2008 at 14:35
What do you guys think about the addition of:

Mark Fry (Italy, sole album: Dreaming with Alice-1972),

Simon Finn (England, albums: Pass the Distance-1969, Magic Moments-2006)

and even Agincourt (England, sole album: Fly Away-1970, same band as Ithaca)?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 24 2008 at 16:44
Originally posted by listen listen wrote:

What do you guys think about the addition of:

Mark Fry (Italy, sole album: Dreaming with Alice-1972),

Simon Finn (England, albums: Pass the Distance-1969, Magic Moments-2006)

and even Agincourt (England, sole album: Fly Away-1970, same band as Ithaca)?
 
C.O.B. have to be in PA i strongly support this.
 
Agincourt the sameBig%20smile


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 25 2008 at 05:37
I suggested Chrysalis ages ago - is anyone else familiar with their lone album "Definition"?
 
If not, I recommend it highly Big%20smile
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 25 2008 at 08:00
Chrysalis has been added a while ago.
 
I haven't checked lately but Agincourt should be in. >> they're not, but if Ithacaand GYGAFO are in.....
 
And COB will be added
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 25 2008 at 08:12
Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Chrysalis has been added a while ago.


Chrysalis = Chrysalide?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 25 2008 at 08:29
Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Chrysalis has been added a while ago.


Chrysalis = Chrysalide?
 
 
Ooooops, you might be rightEmbarrassed
 
In fact, you are????LOL
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 25 2008 at 09:02
Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Chrysalis has been added a while ago.


Chrysalis = Chrysalide?
 
 
Ooooops, you might be rightEmbarrassed
 
In fact, you are????LOL


No idea, but worth knowing. LOL
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 25 2008 at 09:26
Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Chrysalis has been added a while ago.


Chrysalis = Chrysalide?
 
 
Ooooops, you might be rightEmbarrassed
 
In fact, you are????LOL


No idea, but worth knowing. LOL
 
 
No, what I meant is that Chrtslide is in PA, but not Chrysalis!!! It's not the same group (I checked) (it's also a label)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 25 2008 at 09:55
Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

Originally posted by Sean Trane Sean Trane wrote:

Chrysalis has been added a while ago.


Chrysalis = Chrysalide?
 
 
Ooooops, you might be rightEmbarrassed
 
In fact, you are????LOL


No idea, but worth knowing. LOL
 
 
No, what I meant is that Chrtslide is in PA, but not Chrysalis!!! It's not the same group (I checked) (it's also a label)


Well, in that case, yeah, me was right. Wink
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 16 2008 at 13:56
So what's the status of COB?

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 02 2010 at 07:06
Yeah, what's the stauts? 

Probably my favorite band. 

Here's an interesting interview with Clive Palmer about COB. 
http://www.terrascope.co.uk/MyBackPages/Clive%20Palmer.pdf

"...you finish one project and move on to the next. You change from one album to the next, your influences shift, you feel and think differently"

Clive Palmer.

Progressive?


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